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In Georgia, Trump was on message — until he wasn’t
‘They cheated like dogs!’ The president’s speech on the economy veers into 2020, fake news and false claims.
On trial: A woman wanted to save her daughter. She killed someone’s son.
Michelle Wierson went on trial in Decatur Tuesday in the 2018 death of 5-year-old Miles Jenness. She has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Georgia Army veteran deported by ICE after 50 years in U.S.
Godfrey Wade was arrested by immigration authorities following a traffic stop and was deported because of minor criminal violations from 20 years ago.
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Motherless girls take divergent paths in ‘Kin’ by Atlanta author Tayari Jones
Novel set in the ‘50s and ‘60s takes place in Louisiana, Atlanta and Memphis.
The uncompromising vision and enduring power of Atlanta artist Kevin Cole
‘Pushing Forward’ retrospective paints Cole’s socially conscious work as visually compelling, consistently relevant.
‘Joe’s College Road Trip’ was wild ride for Tyler Perry’s co-star
Jermaine Harris learns about acting from Perry, and his character learns about life from Madea’s brother, Joe.
Hold the chicken nuggets: These restaurants show what kids’ menus can be
Thoughtful kids’ menus that introduce future diners to good cooking can be found all over Atlanta.
Flavorful vegan Bolognese is a smart choice for brain health
A vegan version of rich Bolognese is packed with ingredients like lentils that provide brain-healthy nutrients.
We searched for Atlanta’s best bagel. Here’s the winner.
The AJC's food and dining team set out on a mission: Find the best bagel in Atlanta. Was it Emerald City Bagel, PopUp Bagels or some other local favorite?
Subscription features in your car: Are you renting your own vehicle?
People are experiencing subscription fatigue. They have too many things they have to pay for every month.
Feb 20, 2026MARTA committee that voted to end Beltline rail broke the public’s trust
Atlanta voters deserved to know that a MARTA committee nixed Eastside Beltline rail when the decision took place, not months later in an AJC story.
Feb 19, 2026Stop Eastside Beltline rail in its tracks. It no longer makes sense.
Supporters of a rail on the Eastside Beltline are thinking about trains as the end goal, but it shouldn’t be. People want to move around inexpensively and efficiently.
Feb 19, 2026Trump and Jon Meacham came to Georgia with different messages about America
The same day Donald Trump came to Georgia to make false claims about election results, presidential biographer Jon Meacham came to Atlanta to talk about preserving the union.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds honor Laken Riley with 5K, memorial on UGA campus
Hundreds of people honored Laken Riley on Saturday at the University of Georgia’s campus, nearly two years after the nursing student was killed. Riley’s death occurred on Feb.
PHOTOS: Holy Innocents’ wins Region 5AA championship in basketball
In the Region 5AA championship game Wednesday, Holy Innocents’ Episcopal defeated KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, 56-46.
PHOTOS: Georgia State gets by Georgia Southern
The Georgia State Panthers came up with a tight 66-64 victory over Georgia Southern on Thursday night.
